As we are in bottling season, free sulfite deserves extra attention.  Free SO₂ is your last line of defense against oxidation and microbial spoilage. Levels can shift more than expected after racking, blending, or filtration.  Before bottling, make sure to:  • Measure and confirm free SO₂  • Adjust based on pH and desired molecular SO₂  • Recheck after final additions and just prior to filling  A few ppm can make the difference between a wine that evolves beautifully and one that fades prematurely.   Please reach out if you’d like to chat about automated solutions for checking free sulfite. 

How do you ensure that your wine is ready for bottling, cold stable and free of the dreaded tartaric acid crystals?   For some wineries getting this certainty can be a nightmare both in terms of time, costs and space.   With EasyCheck from Admeo you get the all-important confidence before bottling ensuring your wine is cold stable.   What’s more, EasyCheck also provides precision temperature control meaning accurate, repeatable results.   With EasyCheck you get your data in minutes, not hours and get real-time results that could take weeks off your QC process. 

L‑Malic acid is a cornerstone in the art and science of winemaking. As one of the primary organic acids in grapes—alongside tartaric—it profoundly influences taste, freshness, stability, and microbial health throughout fermentation. Measuring L‑Malic acid aids in determining grape ripeness at harvest and in tracking malolactic fermentation, where it’s enzymatically converted to softer lactic acid—reducing sharpness while enhancing mouthfeel, complexity, and microbial stability. Precise testing ensures malolactic fermentation proceeds as intended, avoiding off‑flavors and unwanted fermentations post‑bottling. In short, L‑Malic acid testing is essential for crafting balanced, stable, and flavorful wines. For crucial detection below 0.1 g/L, consider using the rAPID-T System from Astoria-Pacific. The rAPID-T allows the operator to monitor a variety of specific tests vs panelized data. This affordable workhorse will become an invaluable tool in your laboratory.

FLASH2 has found a fantastic home at Domaine Carneros Winery - congratulations Zak Miller, Michaella Goldner, and Ulises Navarrete!🍷 It was awesome implementing automated pH and TA titration in your lab! We are thrilled to support your saving time with this Steroglass S.r.l. analyzer. Are you curious if an auto titrator would help your lab? Message us, we'd be happy to chat!

Beverage folks in Texas - what are you up to on April 16? Would you like to join us at Signor Vineyards in Fredericksburg to have a conversation about quality control in beverage labs?  Mads, Maureen and Benjamin are excited to have lunch and chat with you! Please RSVP by April 11 by messaging Lauren or calling our office.

Are you excited about WIN Expo on December 5th in Santa Rosa? Us too - we're looking forward to speaking with you! Use promo code ADM611 for a free trade show pass or $30 off conference sessions.

Is your lab ready for the coming year? Are you using the best instrumentation for your wine analyses? To learn more, visit Astoria-Pacific, booth number 623, at the WIN Expo on Dec 5, 2024!

Spica ⭐️ has found a terrific home at Dutcher Crossing in Geyserville, California! It was an awesome day implementing enzymatic and colorimetric automation. 🍷  Welcome to the SPICA ⭐️ family!

Thank you for your kind observations, Michael! We love working with you!